Don’t be a statistic: Ways to prevent a Thanksgiving fire

(WECT) - There are more fires during the holiday season than any other time of the year. Thanksgiving is actually the worst day of the year for house fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Over 2,000 homes fires were reported last year on Thanksgiving and of those fires, three-quarters were cooking related.

Fire officials want to remind you to be aware of your surroundings as you’re busy in the kitchen.